2018 New Democratic Party of Quebec leadership election

The New Democratic Party of Quebec elected a permanent leader on January 21, 2018 to lead it into the 2018 provincial election. Interim leader Pierre Ducasse announced he would not be a candidate in the leadership election.

Timeline

 * September 1, 2017 - Nomination period opens.
 * October 20, 2017 - Nomination deadline.
 * November 25, 2017, 2:30 pm - Candidates debate in Montreal.
 * December 9, 2017, 2:30 pm - Candidates debate in Gatineau.
 * December 16, 2017 - English debate in Montreal.
 * January 21, 2018 - Leadership election is held.

Raymond Côté
Background

Former MP for Beauport—Limoilou (2011-2015).

Raphaël Fortin
Background

Candidate in the 2015 federal election in Pierre-Boucher—Les Patriotes—Verchères and 2008 in Verchères—Les Patriotes.

Endorsements

Paulina Ayala, former Member of Parliament for Honoré-Mercier

Declined

 * Denis Blanchette, president of the Quebec NDP, NDPQ candidate in the Louis-Hébert provincial by-election (October 2, 2017), former MP for Louis-Hébert (2011-2015).
 * Pierre Ducasse, interim leader (2014–present), federal NDP Quebec lieutenant (2003-2007), Associate President of the New Democratic Party (2000-2002), ran in the 2003 New Democratic Party leadership election and placed fifth.

Results

 * Raphaël Fortin 62%
 * Raymond Côté 38%

Total votes cast: 397 votes

Turnout: 67.51%

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